Behind The Supreme Court's Ruling That Non-Profits Don't Need To Name Large Donors On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with rich donors and their desire for anonymity. By a 6-3 vote along ideological lines, the court struck down a state law requiring

The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., July 2, 2020 (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Today, the Supreme Court struck down a unconstitutional California law that required charities to report the identities of their major donors. Here is how National

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday gave states new latitude to impose restrictions on voting, using a ruling in a case from Arizona to signal that challenges to laws being passed by Republican legislatures that make it harder for minority groups to

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of two conservative groups that challenged a California requirement that tax-exempt charities provide the state the identities of their top financial donors in a decision that also could imperil some political

(CNN) Eight years ago, the US Supreme Court gutted a major portion of the Voting Rights Act in its infamous Shelby County v. Holder decision, making it easier for states with a history of voter discrimination to enact new onerous voting rules. States like Georgia

The Supreme Court released opinions for the two remaining cases of the current term Thursday morning, each with the potential to have long-lasting political impacts. One involved a California requirement for charities to release names and addresses of their

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended new privacy rights to conservative charities that raise money in California, ruling they may not be required to reveal their big donors to the California attorney general. The justices by a 6-3 vote ruled the forced disclosures

As I previously reported, the Supreme Court delivered a great decision on the right of states to be able to enforce rules as to election security. It was a big win for the Republicans and a crushing loss for the Democratic efforts. The decision upheld the

In its infamous decision in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), the Supreme Court tossed a bone to lawmakers seeking to regulate money in politics. With a few exceptions, Citizens United stripped the government of its power to limit the amount of spending on elections,

​The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld two voting laws in Arizona passed to ensure election integrity. The court ruled 6-3 for the Republican-passed legislation, saying that they do not violate the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The court’s three liberal justices

Here's what we know about the criminal charges against the Trump Organization, Weisselberg The Trump Organization and CFO Allen Weisselberg were charged on an alleged tax evasion conspiracy. Here's how the 15-count indictment affects Trump. Just the FAQs Just

DEVELOPING: Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities early Thursday ahead of expected charges against him and former President Donald Trump’s company, according to multiple news outlets. Weisselberg was seen walking into the courthouse

The charges are expected to be unsealed Thursday afternoon, sources said. Former President Donald Trump’s long-serving chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, has surrendered to authorities in New York to face criminal charges, court officials told ABC

The Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan court after being charged with fraud and tax crimes Thursday. Weisselberg surrendered with his attorney Mary Mulligan to Manhattan District Attorney

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This indictment exercise has the distinctly foul odor of selective prosecution. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE S ometimes, I wonder if Democrats are trying to get Donald Trump reelected president. The question presses today. As our Zachary Evans reports, Allen Weisselberg,

Former Trump spokesperson Jason Miller has started a new social media app that’s aimed at people who take issue with how major social media apps like Twitter moderate content on their platforms. But it seems the app has serious hurdles to overcome to truly

The Trump Organization and its Chief Financial Officer, Allen Weisselberg, pleaded not guilty Thursday to tax crimes charges brought by the Manhattan district attorney’s office. Trump’s longtime finance chief surrendered early Thursday to New York authorities

The Trump Organization and Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg pleaded not guilty Thursday to crimes related to what prosecutors called a "sweeping and audacious" scheme to avoid taxes on compensation for the CFO and other executives of the company owned

Eric Trump on Thursday accused prosecutors of running a "political vendetta" against his father, former President Donald Trump, in its pursuit of tax fraud charges against Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg. Eric Trump, who is executive vice president

In Surfside, Biden Meets Local Officials And Tells Them More Help Is On The Way Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images President Biden landed in Florida on Thursday to visit privately with families

Specially trained dogs have been a crucial part of the search and rescue operation at the site of a deadly Florida condo collapse last week — and continue to comb the rubble along with hundreds of rescue workers. “I believe we got there within 45 minutes of

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Search crews going through the ruins of a Florida condo tower pulled six more bodies from the rubble Wednesday, bringing the number of confirmed dead to 18. It was the highest one-day toll since the building collapsed almost a week ago

President Joe Biden said Thursday the families who lost their loved ones in the Surfside condo collapse in Miami told him about their concerns about global warming. “Interesting to me. I didn’t raise it. How many of the survivors — How many of the families

The search and rescue effort has been halted over fears of a further collapse. President Joe Biden is on the ground in Surfside, Florida, Thursday following the devastating partial collapse of a beachside condominium building last week that has killed at least

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday praised President Joe Biden for his support after the collapse of the Surfside condominium earlier this week, the Washington Examiner reports. DeSantis said, while briefing Biden and various federal government officials

(CNN) President Joe Biden, whose empathy amid loss is his chief political characteristic, will travel Thursday to console families in Florida who are enduring the excruciating search for loved ones inside a seaside condo that suddenly collapsed a week ago. The

President Biden offered comfort Thursday to grieving families who lost loved ones in the collapse of a high-rise condo building on Miami’s coastline, and said many of them brought up climate change as a possible cause of the tragedy that left 18 confirmed dead

Search and Rescue teams look for possible survivors in the partially collapsed 12-story Champlain Towers South condo building on June 27, 2021 in Surfside, Florida. Search-and-rescue operations at the collapse of a Florida condominium building were halted

The search and rescue mission underway at a collapsed condominium in Surfside, Florida, was halted Thursday due to safety concerns over the remaining part of the building, Reuters reported. There are concerns that the rest of the building could collapse after

Howard University released a statement regarding actress Phylicia Rashad’s support of Bill Cosby’s prison release Wednesday on Twitter. The university emphasized sexual assault survivors are its "first priority." "Survivors of sexual assault will always be

Howard University has responded to a highly polarizing tweet by Phylicia Rashad, the dean of its fine arts program, with a gentle scolding and not much else. In a statement released late Wednesday, the historically Black university described the tweet — in

Bill Cosby will head out of state Thursday to finally reunite with wife Camille — who was not at their Pennsylvania home when the surprise decision to toss his conviction and release him from prison came down, his publicist told The Post. The 83-year-old actor

The former comedian's verdict was overturned on procedural grounds. What does that mean? Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to

Bill Cosby was released from state prison in Pennsylvania on Wednesday after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court threw out his sexual assault conviction because prosecutors violated his due process rights — rights the left has lately ignored. In the early decades

Due process matters, even for monstrous crimes. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania made that point clear on Wednesday when it overturned the 2018 conviction of Bill Cosby for aggravated indecent assault. The court held that the prosecution violated Mr. Cosby’s

Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer says his client should be freed from prison in the wake of Bill Cosby’s release. ''The Pennsylvania Supreme Court did the right thing when it threw out Bill Cosby’s convictions because prosecutors cheated: They promised Cosby that

(CNN) Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction, the first high-profile celebrity criminal trial of the #MeToo era, was reversed, but his accusers hope the movement will continue to inspire victims to come forward. "It is a discouraging message to sexual assault

A BBC reporter confused disgraced funnyman Bill Cosby with former President Bill Clinton on-air while covering the comedian’s overturned sexual assault conviction. Journalist Michelle Fleury made the unfortunate gaffe while reporting Wednesday from the state

News Brief: Trump Probe, Florida Building Collapse, Cosby Out Of Prison A probe into the Trump organization could culminate Thursday with charges. It's been a week since the condominium collapse in Surfside. Pennsylvania's Supreme Court vacates Bill Cosby's

China Celebrates Its Communist Party's Centennial With Spectacle, Saber Rattling Enlarge this image toggle caption Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images BEIJING — China's ruling Communist Party is throwing itself a party, kicking off

Performers rally around the Red Flag during a show commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party at the National Stadium in Beijing, June 28, 2021. (Thomas Peter / Reuters) On Communist China; George W. Bush; Trump v. Barr;

Hong Kong (CNN Business) Elon Musk is applauding China on a momentous day for the country's ruling political party. Theand SpaceX CEO lavished praise on the country as it marked a special occasion Thursday: the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese

After CNN was roasted for appearing to celebrate the Chinese Communist Party's 100th anniversary this week, ABC News is now being accused of the same strange sycophantic behavior. On Tuesday, ABC tweeted out a story about the CCP's 100th anniversary celebration,

Yan Shengmin, a Chinese tenor, is known for bouncy renditions of Broadway tunes and soulful performances in operas like “Carmen.” But lately, Mr. Yan has been focusing on a different genre. He is a star of “Red Boat,” a patriotic opera written to celebrate

China celebrated its vast and growing economic power during the 100th birthday celebration for the Chinese Communist Party on Thursday, with dictator Xi Jinping humblebragging that his party has achieved its first centenary goal of “building a moderately prosperous

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Chinese President Xi Jinping waves next to Premier Li Keqiang and former president Hu Jintao at the end of the event marking the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, on Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos

The crowd waved flags, sang and cheered in made-for-television unison. Troops marched and jets flew overhead in perfect formations. And Xi Jinping, clad in a Mao suit for the centenary of China’s Communist Party, warned rivals that attempts to hobble China’s

​Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that any country that attempts to “bully” China will “face broken heads and bloodshed” during a defiant speech Thursday marking the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party. “​The Chinese people will absolutely not allow

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Delusional-CA) announced her picks today to serve on the “Select Committee” she had to look into the Capitol riot. No Republican should have agreed to serve on the Committee as one of her appointees, because it’s already more than

(CNN) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she was appointing Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to the new select committee to investigate the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. "We are very honored and proud she has agreed to serve on the committee," Pelosi

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has threatened to strip Republicans of committee assignments if they accept an appointment from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to join the new select panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a top House

Rep. Liz Cheney Will Serve On The Select Committee Investigating The Capitol Riot Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Thursday named members to a select committee investigating

Rep. Greg Steube on Newsmax Thursday slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's creation of a committee to investigate the Jan. 6 incidents at the Capitol as being "100% partisan," and said House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has threatened to strip Republicans

The powerful Democrat used one of her eight slots on the 13-member committee to appoint Cheney to a perch that will allow her to continue her self-appointed mission to hold former President Trump accountable for inciting the violent riot by thousands of his

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said Wednesday he will strip any Republican member of committee assignments for serving on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) January 6 committee. “During a closed-door meeting with freshman House Republicans,”

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is flanked by Reps.' Adam Schiff (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and House Homeland Security Committee Chair Benny Thompson (D-MS) as she discusses the formation of a select committee to investigate the January 6 attack on

Rep. Liz Cheney said on Thursday that she does not believe the select committee created to investigate the causes of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will be partisan, breaking even further from her party after accepting an appointment to the panel from House

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) would serve on the House committee investigating the Donald Trump-inspired Capitol riot on Jan. 6. “We are very honored and proud she has agreed to serve on the committee,” Pelosi

Kevin Federline's lawyer says he's never interfered with Britney Spears' 13-year conservatorship. Mark Vincent Kaplan, who represents Spears' ex-husband of three years, opened up in a new interview about the DJ's goals for the former couple's kids, Sean, 15,

Company Set To Co-Manage Britney Spears' Conservatorship Asks To Withdraw Enlarge this image toggle caption Rich Fury/Getty Images Rich Fury/Getty Images The wealth management firm that had planned to act as co-conservator of Britney Spears's financial dealings

A judge has shot down Britney Spears' request to have her father removed from her conservatorship — at least for now. New court documents that were filed by the Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday show that the judge has denied the request by Spears' attorney,

The financial management company that was expected to take over Britney Spears’ widely criticized conservatorship alongside her father filed a request on Thursday to resign, leaving the future of the arrangement uncertain. Bessemer Trust cited “changed circumstances”

FILE PHOTO: Singer Britney Spears arrives at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, U.S., August 28, 2016. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz FILE PHOTO: Singer Britney Spears arrives at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, U.S., August 28, 2016. REUTERS/Eduardo

(CNN) A Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied on Wednesday a motion to remove Britney Spears ' father from his role as a conservator of his daughter's $60 million estate, making official a November request to allow a trust to act as co-conservator of her

A group of Republican House members invited Britney Spears Wednesday to address Congress, saying that her conservatorship battle could influence policy and give “hope to millions.” The letter, signed by Reps. Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Burgess Owens

Judge Denies Britney Spears' Request To Have Her Father Removed From Conservatorship Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP A Los Angeles Superior Court judge signed an order Wednesday denying Britney Spears' request to have her father, Jamie Spears, removed

Pop superstar Britney Spears’ request to replace her father’s conservatorship with a financial institution was denied by a Los Angeles, California, judge on Wednesday. UPI reports filed court documents deny “without prejudice” the 39-year-old singer’s request

After fans criticized her silence amid Britney Spears’ conservatorship battle, Iggy Azalea is speaking out in support of her onetime collaborator, saying she’s “personally witnessed” abusive behavior from Spears’ father. In a Twitter post tagging the #FreeBritney

(CNN Business) A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a new Florida law regulating how social media companies can moderate content, saying hours before the law was set to take effect that the legislation violates the First Amendment and contradicts

A federal judge blocked the implementation of a new Florida law that imposes financial penalties on tech platforms that ban candidates for statewide office. U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle issued a preliminary injunction Wednesday that blocked the law

A federal judge has blocked a new law in Florida that sought to punish large social media businesses like Facebook and Twitter if they remove content or ban politicians TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A federal judge on Wednesday blocked for the time being a new Florida

The journalists in the mainstream media really want you to hate the pro-gun laws being adopted by states like Iowa and Texas, so much so that they’re willing to tell you that a law that hasn’t even taken effect yet is causing massive problems with gun violence. On

The technology industry challenged the law, which was set to take effect Thursday, saying it would infringe on the First Amendment rights of online businesses. Florida lawmakers approved the law after Facebook, Twitter and YouTube suspended Trump’s accounts

A federal judge blocked a Florida law designed to penalize large social media companies that ban politicians over First Amendment concerns. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle granted a preliminary injunction against Gov. Ron DeSantis's "Big Tech" law after

A controversial Florida law that would have prohibited certain social media platforms from banning political candidates or “journalistic enterprises” from their services has been blocked, hours before it was set to take effect. The law, which was largely seen

A federal judge has blocked a recently-enacted Florida law that was meant to authorize the state to penalize social media companies when they ban political candidates, with the judge saying the law likely violated free speech rights. U.S. District Judge Robert

Judge Puts On Hold A Law Penalizing Social Media That Block Politicians' Posts Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Wilfredo Lee/AP TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked for the time being a new Florida law that sought to

A federal judge delivered a major setback to a recently-passed Florida law touted by Gov. Ron DeSantis and aimed at stopping Big Tech censorship of conservatives. “Balancing the exchange of ideas among private speakers is not a legitimate governmental interest,”

Two key Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee are demanding Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas testify before the panel on what the Biden administration is doing to combat the surge at the southern border. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio,

In this June 23, 2020, file photo, then-President Donald Trump participates in a ceremony commemorating the 200th mile of border wall at the international border with Mexico in San Luis, Arizona. Pharr, Texas CNN — Former President Donald Trump still wants

​Three illegal immigrants were nabbed by Border Patrol agents after the trio broke into a Texas home and stole two loaded handguns and ammunition, US Customs and Border Protection announced. “Without hesitation, these agents responded to the ranch house and

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott met former President Trump in front of an unfinished section of south Texas border fence Wednesday in an attempt to drum up support for his opposition to President Biden’s reversal of Trump’s immigration policies. “President Biden needs

As the immigration surge at the southern border continues to take a turn for the worst, former President Donald Trump joined a Fox News’ Town Hall on "Hannity" to reflect on his effective policies now reversed by President Biden. "It was over," he said. "We

House Judiciary Committee Republicans are calling on President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to testify before the committee amid a surge in illegal immigration during Biden’s first five months in office, according

Today was President Donald Trump’s trip to the Texas border with Gov. Greg Abbott. Trump planning a trip there was why, suddenly, the Biden team scrambled to have Kamala Harris go to El Paso for four hours last week — before Trump. But she never even made

There is a humanitarian and national security crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, but you won’t hear it from President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris. The president and vice president are refusing to take responsibility for creating the disaster at

Southeast counties in Texas are allocating COVID relief funds for border security assistance as Border Patrol continues to see a record number of illegal crossings. Galveston County Judge Mark Henry signed a three-page disaster declaration on Tuesday, which

Wednesday on FNC’s “Fox News Primetime,” Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) slammed the Biden administration’s approach to the border. Kennedy explained how most people recognize the inadequacies of President Joe Biden’s immigration policy, and he predicted it would

CNN's Jim Acosta was booed after he asked former President Donald Trump if he would apologize for the January 6 insurrection during a visit to the southern border.

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had made up his mind about whether he would seek to regain the White House in 2024, but declined to actually say whether or not he would launch yet another presidential campaign. “You’re not going to answer,

Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents disrupted a human smuggling attempt, leading to a vehicle pursuit and crash. Two migrants and the alleged smuggler were transported to a hospital near Eagle Pass, Texas, for treatment. Two Eagle Pass South Station Border

Former President Donald Trump says his mind is made up about whether he will run for president again in 2024 — but he is not ready to spill the beans. Asked by Fox News personality Sean Hannity at a prime-time town hall-style event in Texas whether he knows

Delivering a backhanded compliment, former President Donald Trump said Biden administration border officials are "not dumb people," they are just grossly incompetent on the crisis they have created. "We used to think they wanted open borders, but now I realize

President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott both appeared on Sean Hannity’s show tonight in a town hall about the border. It was an event with an extremely enthusiastic and favorable crowd for Trump. During his visit to the US-Mexico border, Trump is met

A group of undocumented migrants broke into a Texas ranch house near the border with Mexico on Tuesday and stole firearms, ammunition and other items, authorities said. Border agents in the Big Bend Sector responded to the ranch house in Sierra Blanca, Hudspeth

Wednesday, during an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” former President Donald Trump indicated he had made a decision about his plans for the 2024 presidential election cycle. When asked by FNC host Sean Hannity if he had made up his mind, Trump

During a "Hannity" town hall event at the southern border with former President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott, Trump slammed current President Joe Biden over the border crisis and inflation-inducing federal spending – as well as moderate Republicans who

CNN’s Jim Acosta was booed by a crowd while reporting on former President Donald Trump’s visit to the border. On Wednesday, Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border along with Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott. During the visit, Trump and Abbott openly criticized

The whole world got a chance to see on Tuesday what New York City residents already knew: The city’s Board of Elections is dysfunctional. New York state’s Constitution requires local election authorities to be run by political appointees from both major political

Last week, Democrats in New York City voted for a new mayor. It’s the end of the de Blasio era. New York is a one-party state — Republicans are as rare and exotic there as Esperanto speakers — so the Democratic primary is effectively the same as the general

New York City released another round of results in the Democratic mayoral primary — and city officials insist that they’re accurate this time. They say they have resolved the “discrepancy” that caused them to report inaccurate results on Tuesday from their

FILE PHOTO: Jun 30, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; A general view of the interior of Yankee Stadium as storm clouds move in during the third inning as New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (55) pitches to Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias

Commercial districts across the country are struggling, but office towers in Manhattan continue to empty out even as other cities, including Atlanta and Los Angeles, show signs that they have moved beyond the worst of the pandemic. While New York’s vacancy

New York City averted widespread blackouts Wednesday night after issuing a rare emergency call for energy conservation during a heat wave, becoming the latest region to have its power grid tested by extreme weather this year. The heat smothering the region

A day after an embarrassing error prompted the New York City Board of Elections to rescind unofficial results in the Democratic mayoral primary, the board issued new tallies of candidates’ shares of in-person votes on Wednesday that were similar to the original,

New York City’s updated results for its mayoral primary show former NYPD officer Eric Adams with a slim lead over former city Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia a day after the city’s Board of Elections mistakenly counted approximately 135,000 invalid ballots. The

New York Post opinion columnist Karol Markowicz said Wednesday that New York City's mayoral race is the latest "debacle" for the city after previous electoral process failures. "This is actually not the first election in New York that this has happened. In

Election officials in New York City met secretly Wednesday to discuss the vote count debacle in the high-profile Democrat mayoral race, reports the New York Post. New York City's Board of Elections on Tuesday released an incorrect tally of votes in the race

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The grim toll of the historic heat wave in the Pacific Northwest became more apparent as authorities in Canada, Washington state and Oregon said Wednesday that they were investigating more than 100 deaths likely caused by scorching temperatures

More than 60 people in Oregon died from health issues related to the sweltering conditions in the region as three consecutive days of record-setting temperature pushed the mercury to 117 degrees in the Beaver State on Monday. Authorities in Canada and Washington

People rest at the Oregon Convention Center cooling station in Oregon, Portland on June 28, 2021, as a heatwave moves over much of the United States. The historic heat wave that's scorched a great deal of the Pacific Northwest and caused record high temperatures

The grim toll of the historic heat wave in the Pacific Northwest became more apparent as authorities in Canada, Washington state and Oregon said Wednesday that they were investigating more than 100 deaths likely caused by scorching temperatures that shattered

Authorities from Oregon to British Columbia are investigating hundreds of deaths in connection to the historic heat wave in the Pacific Northwest corridor. Temperatures in Oregon topped 117 Monday, according to the National Weather Service, due to a heat dome

Sixty-three Oregon residents have died amid a record-setting heat wave that began last Friday, according to state police. In a typical year, extreme heat is linked to the deaths of about 140 people across the entire country, according to the National Oceanic

(CNN) Coastal areas in the Pacific Northwest have seen the worst of record-breaking heat, but millions in eastern Washington and Oregon are still under heat advisories through the upcoming weekend. Hundreds of deaths have been reported across the Pacific Northwest

Hundreds may have died from the record-breaking heat wave that struck Oregon, Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia this past week as temperatures hit all-time highs in typically moderate cities. At least 63 people died from a heat wave

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Many of the dead were found alone, in homes without air conditioning or fans. Some were elderly — one as old as 97. The body of an immigrant farm laborer was found in an Oregon nursery. As forecasters warned of a record-breaking heat wave

More than 500 deaths have been reported in the northwestern US and western Canada as a heat wave brought all-time high temperatures, officials said. The state of Oregon recorded 63 deaths linked to the extreme temps, including those of 45 people in Multnomah

The Biden administration is sending response teams to unvaccinated pockets of the U.S. in an attempt to combat the spread of the highly transmissible delta Covid-19 variant. U.S. health officials will boost testing, provide therapeutics and deploy federal

Marko Geber via Getty Images Will mixing vaccines boost your protection against the delta coronavirus variant? With the delta variant quickly gaining traction across the United States, many people who originally got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are now wondering

Delta is coming. But contrary to alarmists at home and abroad, there is little reason to panic. Scientists first identified the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus in India. Since then, it has been detected in more than 80 countries and is rapidly becoming

A top U.S. official suggested Wednesday that people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine likely are protected against the delta variant. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy told CNBC that data shows the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot — a "cousin" of the J&J

Will one dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine protect me? Yes, but not nearly as much as if you had both doses. Experts recommend getting fully vaccinated, especially with the emergence of worrisome coronavirus mutations such as the delta variant first identified

“This is the toughest version of the virus, by far, that we’ve seen,” Dr. Eric Topol, director and founder of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, told me. Delta is about 40 percent more contagious than the alpha variant, or B.1.1.7, which was itself

The highly transmissible Delta variant is the most common strain of the COVID-19 virus circulating in the U.S., new data showed, but federal health officials said fully vaccinated people don't necessarily need to put on face masks again. An analysis of genetic

New cases of COVID-19 are on the rise compared to last week as the delta variant spreads throughout the U.S., health officials said Thursday. The weekly average of new daily cases was 10% higher, even though cases were down 95% from the nation's peak in January,

New cases of COVID-19 are on the rise when compared to last week as the delta variant spreads throughout the U.S., health officials said Thursday. The weekly average of new daily cases was 10% higher, even though cases were down 95% from the nation's peak

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Wednesday tweeted and then deleted a post mocking the threat of the Delta variant of COVID-19. “The easiest way to make the Delta variant go away is to turn off CNN,” wrote the QAnon-endorsing Colorado Republican, touting her

Coco Gauff and Jennifer Brady will lead a U.S. Olympic tennis team that will go to the Tokyo Games without any of the country's two highest-ranked women or four top men, according to a roster obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. The list of players

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 3, 2021 France's Richard Gasquet in action during his second round match against Spain's Rafael Nadal REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France

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July 1, 2021 By Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) – World number one Ash Barty moved into the third round at Wimbledon but not without a battle as she overcame spirited Russian Anna Blinkova and her own inconsistency in a 6-4 6-3 win on Thursday. The top seed

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 1, 2021 Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates winning her second round match against Russia's Anna Blinkova REUTERS/Paul Childs Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2021 Britain's Andy Murray celebrates winning his second round match against Germany's Oscar Otte REUTERS/Toby Melville Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 1, 2021 Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her second round match against Russia's Elena Vesnina REUTERS/Paul Childs Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2021 Serbia'a Novak Djokovic celebrate winning his first round match against South Africa's Kevin Anderson REUTERS/Toby Melville Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn

A police effort Wednesday to remove thousands of pounds of illegal fireworks from a home in South Los Angeles ended in an explosion that left people injured, cars destroyed and debris strewn across the neighborhood. An anonymous tip led police to East 27th

At least 16 people were injured Wednesday, three seriously, when a cache of illegal fireworks seized at a South Los Angeles home exploded. A bomb squad truck was carrying the confiscated fireworks when it blew up unexpectedly during a scheduled detonation

(CNN) At least 17 people were injured in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening after an explosion occurred inside a police bomb squad disposal truck, officials said. "This vessel should have been able to dispose of this material," Los Angeles Police Department

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A cache of illegal fireworks seized at a South Los Angeles home exploded Wednesday evening, damaging nearby homes and cars and injuring at least 16 people, three of them seriously, authorities said. Police had called in a bomb squad after

Police still don't know what caused the explosion. At least 16 people were injured by a massive explosion Wednesday night following the Los Angeles Police Department's attempts to detonate a cache of illegal fireworks in South Los Angeles, the Los Angeles

A cache of homemade fireworks exploded as it was being destroyed by a bomb squad, flipping and damaging cars, smashing windows in homes and injuring 17 people including police officers, authorities said. It could take days to determine why the material exploded

Illegal Fireworks Explode In Los Angeles Bomb Squad Truck, Hurting 17 Enlarge this image toggle caption Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP A stockpile of illegal fireworks detonated following attempts by the Los Angeles Police Department's bomb squad to

Over a dozen people were hurt when an LAPD bomb squad truck was blown to smithereens during a planned detonation of illegal fireworks on Wednesday night. The enormous blast came after authorities confiscated over 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks from a South

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore and Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas during a press conference said officers responded to a tip around 8:30 a.m. and worked through the afternoon to confiscate and move about 5,000 pounds of fireworks and the bring them to a different,

A truck filled with 2,000kg of illegal fireworks has exploded while police officers were in the process of seizing the goods. At least 17 people were injured - most of them police officers - when the truck went up in flames in Los Angeles. Cars and houses

Princess Diana was shown an exorbitant amount of love on her birthdays throughout her life, but she wasn't so fond of celebrating them herself, her former personal chef recalls to Fox News. Chef Darren McGrady had the pleasure of serving as one of the chefs

The statue will be revealed at an afternoon ceremony on what would have been Diana's 60th birthday, with members of her close family joined by others involved in the project. Statue sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley -- whose effigy of the Queen appears on UK coins

Princes William and Harry will set aside their differences on Thursday to unveil a new statue of their mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 60th birthday. The brothers will take the wraps off the tribute in the garden of Diana's former London

Prince Harry and Prince William joined forces on Thursday to remember their mother, Princess Diana, on what would’ve been her 60th birthday. Together, the brothers unveiled a highly anticipated and long-awaited statue by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadly, which will

Royal fan Maria Scott arranges flowers for Britain's Princess Diana, outside Kensington Palace in London, Britain, June 30, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls Royal fan Maria Scott arranges flowers for Britain's Princess Diana, outside Kensington Palace in London,

LONDON (AP) – Princes William and Harry unveiled a statue of their mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 60th birthday Thursday in a small — and brief — ceremony at London’s Kensington Palace. Diana’s family joined the two brothers for the ceremony

Prince William and Prince Harry have reunited to honor their late mother Princess Diana. On Thursday, the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex were seen together to unveil a statue of the Princess of Wales on what would have been her 60th birthday. The

Meghan Markle stayed behind in California as her husband Prince Harry headed to his home country – and there’s no doubt the Duchess of Sussex will be scrutinized by the tabloids over her absence. Harry, 36, and his older brother Prince William, 39, reunited

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy released a statement on Wednesday that he is seeing disturbing trends from the National Security Agency. Citing this concern, McCarthy asked House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Devin Nunes to

Tucker Carlson Says The NSA Wants Him Off The Air. Fox News Isn't Following His Lead Enlarge this image toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Richard Drew/AP On consecutive nights this week, Fox News prime-time host Tucker Carlson has alleged that the National Security

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has asked the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee to probe Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s allegations that the National Security Agency is spying on him. McCarthy (R-Calif.) made the announcement Wednesday,

Tucker Carlson has repeatedly made a bombshell allegation on his Fox News show this week: that the National Security Agency (NSA) is spying on him as part of a Biden administration plot to get his show canceled. Longtime watchers of Carlson probably won’t

Fox News host Tucker Carlson joined the calls from at least two Republican lawmakers for a full investigation into the National Security Agency (NSA) allegedly spying on his texts and emails, after the agency rebuffed claims that he is the "target" of a surveillance

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) asked Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) on Thursday to investigate if the National Security Agency (NSA) spied on Fox News host Tucker Carlson. “Now, there is a public report that NSA read the emails of Fox News host Tucker

House Judiciary Committee ranking Republican Rep. Jim Jordan joined fellow GOP lawmakers Thursday in calling for the National Security Agency‘s inspector general to investigate claims by Fox News host Tucker Carlson that the NSA monitored his electronic communications. Mr.

Two days ago, Fox News personality Tucker Carlson used his opening monologue to announce that he had been targeted for surveillance by some part of the US Intelligence Community. The ostensible purpose of this surveillance was to force the cancellation of his

California Sets Sept. 14 As The Date For The Recall Election Targeting Gov. Newsom Enlarge this image toggle caption Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP LOS ANGELES — California on Thursday scheduled a Sept. 14 recall election that could drive Democratic

Due to a filing error, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) may not be listed as a Democrat on the recall ballot later this year and, in turn, be listed with no party preference. According to Courthouse News, due to Newsom’s animosity toward his handpicked Secretary

(CNN) California voters will decide whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom in an election on September 14, the state lieutenant governor said Thursday, setting up a nine week window for the Democratic governor to make his case for staying in office. Lt. Governor

California Governor Gavin Newsom attends a news conference to launch a coronavirus vaccination supersite in San Diego, Calif., February 8, 2021. (Sandy Huffaker/Pool via Reuters) The recall vote for Democratic California governor Gavin Newsom has been scheduled

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis on Thursday set Sept. 14 as the date for the recall election targeting California Gov. Gavin Newsom, leaving it up to voters to decide whether to oust a sitting governor for just the second time in the state’s history. The tight election

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 14 to keep voters on his side. The recall election of the Democratic leader will be held on that date, according to a statement Thursday from Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. The election was widely expected

Andrew Gruel, chef and owner of the seafood restaurant Slapfish in Southern California, slammed state lawmakers for passing a bill aimed at moving up Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall date, arguing that "‘things are a little fishy." "The optics alone are

LOS ANGELES — California on Thursday scheduled a Sept. 14 recall election that threatens to drive Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office, the result of a political uprising driven by widespread angst over coronavirus orders that shuttered schools and businesses. The

As Vice President Kamala Harris contends with intense scrutiny over her handling of the border crisis and other key issues, members of her staff are experiencing low morale and struggling to communicate with top staffers, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. Communication

A report reveals dysfunction and dissatisfaction within Vice President Kamala Harris’ office, as anonymous complaints detail what it’s really like to work for her. “People are thrown under the bus from the very top, there are short fuses and it’s an abusive

It’s like “Veep,” but real and less funny. A bombshell Politico report published Wednesday describes Vice President Kamala Harris’ office as “chaotic” with a “tense and at times dour” atmosphere — a place where, as one source memorably put it, “people feel

Staffers for Vice President Kamala Harris are experiencing low morale in an unfriendly environment where they say they often feel ignored and mistreated, Politico reported Wednesday. Nearly two dozen current and former vice-presidential aides, administration

We’ve seen what a mess Joe Biden is in office. We see all the questions about his competence — sometimes, you wonder if he even knows what’s going on. So that leads to natural speculation. What about the 25th Amendment? And what if Kamala Harris had to take

Former President Bill Clinton and the Democrat establishment on Thursday contradicted Vice President Kamala Harris’s staffers who “feel treated like s***’ and work in an “abusive environment.” The internal “frustration” is directed at Tina Flournoy, Harris’s

"The View" co-host Meghan McCain flamed the anonymous leaker responsible for claims of internal tensions amongst Vice President Kamala Harris' staff, which were originally reported by Politico on Wednesday. According to the Politico article, the source claimed

FILE PHOTO: The word "taxes" is seen engraved at the headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 10, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly FILE PHOTO: The word "taxes" is seen engraved at the headquarters of the Internal Revenue

S&P 500 - % Dow - % Nasdaq - % A U.S. proposal for a 15 percent global minimum tax wins the support of 130 countries. Janet Yellen, the Treasury secretary, who has pushed for a global tax on multinational corporations. Credit... Pool photo by Greg Nash A plan

A total of 130 nations representing more than 90 percent of global GDP have agreed to a global minimum corporate tax, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Thursday. The tax, proposed by Yellen and the Biden administration during the G7 conference, would

Some 130 countries have backed a global minimum tax as part of a worldwide effort to keep multinational firms from dodging taxes by shifting their profits to countries with low rates FRANKFURT, Germany -- Some 130 countries have backed a global minimum tax

London (CNN Business) The United States has won international backing for its plan to overhaul the global system for taxing companies, a huge step toward simplifying a complex web of rules long exploited by big corporations. Countries including India, China

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Some 130 countries have backed a global minimum tax as part of a worldwide effort to keep multinational firms from dodging taxes by shifting their profits to countries with low rates. The agreement announced by the Organization for

An international effort to create the most sweeping changes to the global tax system in a century gained significant momentum on Thursday when 130 nations announced they had agreed to a blueprint that would ensure multinational corporations pay a fair share

Vice President Kamala Harris and her Chief of Staff Tina Flournoy clap as they watch the Senate vote to pass the American Rescue Plan Saturday, March 6, 2021, in her West Wing of the White House. Tina Flournoy, the chief of staff for Vice President Kamala

Who are the highest-paid people in President Biden's White House? That question was answered on Thursday with the release of an annual report with staffers' salaries, which max out at $180,000. Twenty-two White House employees make the maximum yearly salary.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she’s been monitoring Britney Spears’ fight to end her conservatorship, but wouldn’t say whether President Joe Biden has. CBS News correspondent Steve Portnoy asked Psaki at Wednesday’s press briefing where the administration

​The White House is dispatching response teams to hot spots across the country where ​the Delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading. ​ The teams will be made up of officials from the ​Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Health and Human

So what risk does the Delta variant pose to Californians? Here’s what you need to know: Should I be worried about the Delta variant if I’m fully vaccinated? Yes. But not because you’re likely to get sick. The Delta variant is extremely contagious, scientists

(CNN) Women make up approximately 60% of the staff at the White House and 56% of senior staff, the White House said Thursday ahead of releasing its annual report to Congress on personnel. The White House touted the diversity of its administration and said

While House Democrats consider crucial decisions on such weighty issues as which statues of Southerners get removed from the Capitol, word emerged Thursday that the People’s Republic of China has undertaken a massive construction project to dig and fortify

In what experts say may signal plans to significantly expand its nuclear capabilities, China has begun constructing more than 100 new missile silos in a desert area in the western part of the country, according to a report. Work at 119 sites was clearly visible

FILE PHOTO: An employee works on a production line manufacturing steel structures at a factory in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China May 17, 2020. China Daily via REUTERS//File Photo FILE PHOTO: An employee works on a production line manufacturing steel structures

A study of satellite images produced by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies in California this week revealed China is constructing over 100 new silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) in the northwestern desert of Gansu province. “The

While House Democrats consider crucial decisions on such weighty issues as which statues of Southerners get removed from the Capitol, word emerged Thursday that the People’s Republic of China has undertaken a massive construction project to dig and fortify

FILE PHOTO: Chinese and U.S. flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing, China January 21, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Chinese and U.S. flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing, China

Meghan McCain announced she is leaving "The View" at the top of the ABC show Thursday. "So I am just going to rip the Band-Aid off. I am here to tell all of you, my wonderful co-hosts and the viewers at home, that this is going to be my last season here at

Meghan McCain will leave “The View” at the end of the current season, she announced on Thursday’s show. McCain, who joined the show in 2017, announced her plans at the top of the show, according to Page Six. “So I am just going to rip the Band-Aid off. I

NEW YORK (AP) — Meghan McCain, whose outspoken conservative views have frequently led to verbal fireworks and compelling television on ABC’s “The View,” said Thursday that she is quitting the daytime talk show after four years. McCain, daughter of the late

New York (CNN Business) Meghan McCain, the conservative personality and co-host of ABC's "The View" who clashed with her colleagues on and off set, announced Thursday that she is leaving the show. "I'm just going to rip the bandaid off," McCain said at the

Soon to be former "The View" co-host Meghan McCain admonished the media to "do better" in their coverage of the show going forward, saying the women of the program were "covered with "deep misogyny and sexism." McCain announced Thursday she would be leaving

Meghan McCain will announce on Thursday that she is walking away from her role as the token conservative on ABC News’ "The View." "It was her decision," a person close to McCain told Fox News. McCain is expected to explain her decision to viewers during Thursday’s

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer allegedly choked a woman unconscious, punched her in the head and sodomized her without consent, according to disturbing new details of the assault accusations against the ace hurler. The 27-year-old victim outlined

(CNN) A request for a domestic violence restraining order from a woman accusing Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer of assault includes graphic details, photos as well as messages between the two. The 27-year-old woman, whom her attorney said prefers

Los Angeles Dodgers star Trevor Bauer's biggest challenge may be off the baseball field given the detailed allegations of sexual assault that surfaced in a bombshell report Wednesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The woman, who accused

WASHINGTON (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says pitcher Trevor Bauer is still on track to start Sunday against the Washington Nationals while police and Major League Baseball investigate an assault allegation made against the reigning NL Cy

FILE PHOTO: Jun 18, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports FILE PHOTO: Jun 18, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers

A woman allegedly assaulted by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer visited a doctor with two black eyes and a bulging bruised lip, new photos show – but Bauer’s camp claims text messages show she consented to rough sex. The 27-year-old woman said she

The House on Thursday approved an approximately $715-billion transportation infrastructure plan that would build and repair roads, bridges and rail systems around the country. The bill forms the House’s framework for President Biden’s infrastructure plan.

FILE PHOTO: Traffic backs up on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in New York, U.S., August 2, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Traffic backs up on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in New York, U.S., August 2, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File

WASHINGTON -- The Democratic-led House is set to approve a sizable $715 billion transportation bill Thursday, a potential investment in roads, rail, public transit and water that could serve as a marker in the negotiations over a bipartisan infrastructure package. President

The House on Thursday approved a $715 billion surface transportation and water infrastructure bill — a step advocates hope could lead to sweeping infrastructure legislation by September. The bill, which includes provisions from President Joe Biden's initial

House Democrats passed a massive surface transportation bill on Thursday meant to hasten America’s transition away from gas-powered cars over objections from Republicans, who argued the legislation only benefits China. In a 221-to-201 vote, the House passed

Footage from minutes before Surfside collapse shows water spilling into condo's garage Water was seen spilling into the basement level garage of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida minutes before its partial collapse on June 24.

Chilling new video footage shows water gushing into the garage of a Florida condominium building moments before it collapsed last week. The footage, reportedly shot by a tourist, shows water pouring down underneath Champlain Tower South in Surfside on Thursday

New footage from the scene of the deadly building collapse in Surfside, Florida shows damage in the condo’s garage just minutes before the structure came down last week. Adriana Sarmiento, who posted the video on TikTok, told WLS in Chicago that she was swimming

Surfside, Florida (CNN) A couple staying at a nearby hotel recorded video that shows debris and gushing water in the underground parking garage of the Surfside condominium building minutes before it collapsed. Adriana Sarmiento and Roberto Castillero were

Footage taken minutes before Surfside building collapse shows water spilling into garage Footage shows a stream of water spilling into the garage of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, only minutes prior to its partial collapse.

Woman Who Wrongfully Accused A Black Teen Of Theft Is Charged With A Hate Crime toggle caption Ventura County Sheriff's Office /AP NEW YORK (AP) — A California woman who wrongly accused a Black teen of taking her phone at a New York City hotel late last year

Miya Ponsetto pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to hate crime charges after she allegedly attacked a black teen at a Manhattan hotel — as the judge warned the California native not to skip her next in-person court date in the Big Apple. The 22-year-old was caught

(CNN) A California woman who authorities say falsely accused a Black teenager of stealing her cell phone in a New York City hotel lobby last December is now charged with a felony hate crime, according to court documents. A New York grand jury indicted Miya

A California woman who falsely accused a teenager of stealing her phone and then attacked him at a New York City hotel was charged with a hate crime on Wednesday. Miya Ponsetto, 22, pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree unlawful imprisonment as

A woman who wrongfully accused a Black teenager of stealing her phone and tackled him at a New York City hotel in an incident captured on video was indicted on hate crimes Wednesday. Miya Ponsetto, 22, pleaded not guilty to four charges brought by a grand

While temperatures are dramatically lower – but still above average – closer to the coast in the Pacific Northwest, the interior Northwest, Northern Rockies, and far Northern California remain under excessive heat warnings and heat advisories through this coming

Tropical Storm Elsa formed Thursday morning over the tropical Atlantic and is moving quickly toward the Caribbean, where it's expected to cause heavy rains that may lead to isolated flash flooding and mudslides. South Florida is in the storm's path, according

Tropical Storm Elsa has formed over the tropical Atlantic on Thursday morning and is expected to cause heavy rains that may lead to isolated flash flooding and mudslides in the Caribbean. Elsa is the earliest fifth named storm on record, beating out last year’s

Tropical Storm Elsa, which formed Thursday morning over the Atlantic Ocean, is moving quickly toward the Caribbean and South Florida is potentially in its path, according to the National Hurricane Center. While it is too soon to determine what, if any, impacts

Tropical Depression 5 was gaining strength late Wednesday and was expected to become Tropical Storm Elsa before reaching the Lesser Antilles on Thursday as it headed toward the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said overnight Wednesday. Heavy rainfall

Mr. Biden’s stimulus plan will push the federal budget deficit near record highs for the fiscal year, the budget office projected, but it will eventually leave the country in slightly better fiscal shape. The spending approved by Mr. Biden is projected to

The U.S. economy will roar to life over the rest of this year and remain supercharged for a year or two beyond, the Congressional Budget Office said Thursday, though the analysts also warned Americans to expect inflation to rise “sharply” for several months. Unemployment

The Congressional Budget Office says that the federal budget deficit will again hit $3 trillion this year, $745 billion more than its estimate five months ago, as it takes into account the cost of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue plan. In

The Congressional Budget Office is projecting that the United States's deficit will balloon to $3 trillion in 2021. The CBO announced the projections on Thursday afternoon, with the high figure coming close to last year’s record of $3.13 trillion, which was

FILE PHOTO: Four thousand U.S. dollars are counted out by a banker counting currency at a bank in Westminster, Colorado November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Wilking/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Four thousand U.S. dollars are counted out by a banker counting currency

Bickering over repair costs on the condo board of the Florida building that collapsed last week prompted most members to quit in 2019 — and delayed the needed renovation work for years. Five members of the board at Champlain Towers South, including the president,

Five out of seven members of the board of the Surfside, Florida condominium building that collapsed last week reportedly resigned in 2019 amid infighting over the significant cost of repairs identified in an engineer’s report. On Wednesday, The Washington

The beleaguered board of the collapsed Florida condo building has reportedly hired a DC-based crisis management company that claims it can “fix the impossible.” Days after the deadly collapse in Surfside, the Champlain Towers South Condominium Association

Champlain Towers Condo Board Hires A Crisis PR Firm After The Surfside Collapse Enlarge this image toggle caption Lynne Sladky/AP Lynne Sladky/AP In the face of lawsuits alleging the condo board's negligence in the catastrophic collapse of the Champlain Towers

(CNN) Five members of the Champlain Towers South condo association's seven-member board -- including its president, Anette Goldstein -- decided to resign in the fall of 2019, when the association was debating multimillion-dollar repairs, the Washington Post

An old photo showing Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry beaming while holding the American flag has gone viral in the wake of her shunning the Stars and Stripes last week during the national anthem. The image — which was posted to Berry’s old website in June

You’d never know it by looking at her now, but notorious anthem-snubbing Olympian Gwen Berry once stood proudly for the flag and anthem. Five years before turning her back on the flag and anthem, thus becoming America’s most recent edition of the “Activist

An old photo of Gwen Berry, the Olympian hammer thrower who came under the spotlight over the weekend for turning her back while the national anthem sounded, went viral on Wednesday. The picture, dug up by internet sleuths, showed Berry joyously holding the

A human rights activist who escaped oppression in North Korea called US Olympian Gwen Berry “spoiled” for turning her back on the American flag — saying she doesn’t know how good she has it. Yeonmi Park, who defected from the hermit kingdom in 2007, told “Fox

Gwen Berry, a U.S. Olympic hammer thrower, faces mounting backlash for turning away during the national anthem after the Olympic track and field trials. Critics are taking shots at the "activist athlete," saying she is representing the country, not just herself

It looks like infesting the military with woke theology isn’t enough. Now, it appears the hard left is trying to sneak its destructive ideology into law enforcement, at least in the state of Michigan. A recent report indicates that the Michigan State Police

Applicants for a US passport will now be able to choose whether they identify as male or female and won’t need medical certification if their choice differs from the gender listed on other documents like a birth certificate, Secretary of State Antony Blinken

An internal Michigan State Police (MSP) memo obtained by Breitbart News indicates the agency has gone woke and embraced a leftist view of “gender.” The MSP, directed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) appointee Col. Joe Gasper, issued a memo June 29 titled, “Use

Applicants for a US passport will now be able to choose whether they identify as male or female and won’t need medical certification if their choice differs from the gender listed on other documents like a birth certificate, Secretary of State Antony Blinken

(Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash) Americans will now be able to choose the gender reflected on their passports and will not be required to provide medical documentation if their gender does not match other identification documents, Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Sixty years after acing astronaut tests but barred because she was a woman, Wally Funk will rocket into space alongside Jeff Bezos in just three weeks. Bezos' company Blue Origin announced Thursday that the pioneering pilot will be aboard the July 20 launch

FILE - In this 1995 file photo, members of the FLATs, also known as the Mercury 13, gather for a photo as they attend a shuttle launch in Florida. From left are Gene Nora Jessen, Wally Funk, Jerrie Cobb, Jerri Truhill, Sarah Rutley, Myrtle Cagle and Bernice

Blue Origin's Jeff Bezos has chosen an early female aerospace pioneer to rocket into space with him later this month CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos has chosen an early female aerospace pioneer — an 82-year-old pilot denied astronaut wings

Wally Funk, a famous aviator who pushed for female inclusion in NASA's astronaut training programs for decades, will join Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos later this month on a brief flight to the edge of space. On Thursday, the 82-year-old was confirmed

New York (CNN Business) After a half-century of waiting, Wally Funk — who trained for NASA's Mercury program but was denied the opportunity to go to space — is finally getting her time amongst the stars. She's been selected by the world's richest man, Jeff

President Biden on Wednesday seemed to publicly urge Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., to run for senate-- a gesture that seemed to even surprise the congresswoman. Biden was at a bill signing and was joined by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia,

Chalk up another moment of confusion for Grandpa Disaster, Joe Biden. Biden was at the White House for a bill signing event to which he’d invited some Democrats including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Rep. Chuy Gracia (D-IL). While

Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla may want to watch their backs: President Biden has a California Democrat in mind for the Senate, and it’s not them. At a Wednesday night bill-signing ceremony, Mr. Biden said he hoped the Senate was in the future for

President Joe Biden suggested Wednesday Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) should become a U.S. senator during a bill-signing ceremony in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. “Senator, I hope,” Biden stated while looking over at Waters. The president followed

President Biden on Wednesday encouraged either Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) or Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) to run for the Senate — creating a dilemma because incumbent Democrats hold both seats up for election in 2022. Biden greeted Garcia and Waters,

FILE PHOTO: Visitors take a photo in front of a newly installed Olympic rings for celebrating the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in Yokohama, Japan, June 30, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon FILE PHOTO: Visitors take a photo in front of a newly installed Olympic rings

Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga was still uncertain whether fans can be allowed at the Tokyo Olympics because of growing concern about rising COVID-19 cases on Thursday only three weeks before the games. Cases in Tokyo have been steadily on the rise, triggering

People walk past a sign advertising the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games that have been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic during the opening of the IBC/MPC media center at Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center in Tokyo, Japan July 1,

FILE PHOTO: Skateboarder Sky Brown (UK) practices during a stop on the Dew Tour, which showcases athletes before skateboarding makes its Olympic debut in Tokyo, at Lauridsen Park in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., May 19, 2021. REUTERS/Rachel Mummey/File Photo FILE

Kohei Jinno, 87, who was forced to leave his house two times ahead of the 1964 and 2020 Olympics Games to make way for construction of the main stadium, speaks in front of the Olympic Rings monument outside the Japan Olympic Museum near the National Stadium,

Trustees of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has voted to grant tenure to New York Times writer and author of the divisive “1619 Project” Nikole Hannah-Jones, amid backlash over her “unfactual and biased” work. The board voted 9-4 in favor of

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill voted Wednesday to grant a tenured professorship to Nikole Hannah-Jones, the journalist who spearheaded the New York Times’ 1619 Project, replacing the previous non-tenured contract agreement after a public outcry

All’s well that ends well for Nikole Hannah-Jones. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees voted 9 to 4 Wednesday to offer tenure to the Pulitzer Prize-winning “1619 Project” mastermind after initially declining to do so amid concerns

The apparent reversal by the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill to give tenure to "1619 Project" creator Nikole Hannah-Jones is problematic in itself but more importantly a sign of a larger problem in taxpayer-funded academia, Manhattan Institute scholar

FILE PHOTO: Line cook Ray Liberge, 48, attends a job fair for restaurant and hotel workers, after coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions were lifted, in Torrance, near Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 23, 2021. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson FILE PHOTO: Line

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell again last week to the lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the job market and the broader economy are rebounding rapidly from the coronavirus recession. The

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell again last week to the lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the job market and the broader economy are rebounding rapidly from the coronavirus recession. The

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell again last week to the lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the job market and the broader economy are rebounding rapidly from the coronavirus recession WASHINGTON

The Phoenix Suns are back in the NBA Finals after a 28-year drought. Phoenix finished the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, winning in Game 6, 130-103. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Chris Paul led the way with 41 points, four

(CNN) Sixteen-year veteran Chris Paul has finally reached his first NBA Finals after inspiring the Phoenix Suns to a 130-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The heated victory secured a 4-2 series win, meaning the Suns qualified for their first

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul had just nailed a shot midway through the fourth quarter to put the Suns up 26 points when Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley pushed the veteran during a timeout. At that point, Paul had recorded his 37th point in the

Los Angeles Clippers team owner Steve Ballmer had a strange reaction to a third-quarter run put on by the team during Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The Clippers went on an 11-0 run in the final four minutes

FILE PHOTO: The Facebook logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The Facebook logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration

FILE PHOTO: People holding mobile phones are silhouetted against a backdrop projected with the Twitter logo in this illustration picture taken September 27, 2013. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration/File Photo FILE PHOTO: People holding mobile phones are silhouetted

FILE PHOTO: The Google name is displayed outside the company's office in London, Britain November 1, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The Google name is displayed outside the company's office in London, Britain November 1, 2018. REUTERS/Toby

FILE PHOTO: Google and Facebook logos and Australian flag are displayed in this illustration taken, February 18, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Google and Facebook logos and Australian flag are displayed in this illustration taken, February

At some point the Biden White House will have to confront evidence of the president’s involvement in his son Hunter’s shady overseas business dealings. Joe Biden insists he never knew a thing about Hunter’s lucrative deals in countries where he wielded influence

Joe Biden reportedly met with Hunter Biden’s Mexican business associates at the vice presidential residence in 2015, despite telling Americans repeatedly during the 2020 election that he had never discussed his son’s business dealings. The New York Post‘s

Hunter Biden used the perks of the vice presidency — parties, meetings with Joe Biden and flights on Air Force Two — to pursue business deals with Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim while his father was in office, records show. Hunter’s involvement with Slim,

FILE PHOTO: Mexican Deputy Finance Minister Gabriel Yorio is seen during an interview with Reuters at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico September 9, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Mexican Deputy Finance Minister Gabriel Yorio is

FILE PHOTO: Grocery packers from Walmart ask for money on a street after Walmart's decision not to allow older people to return as grocery packers, after they were removed to protect them from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Mexico City, Mexico June

FILE PHOTO: An employee works at Ark de Mexico, an assembly factory that makes wire harnesses and electric components for the automobile industry, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico June 25, 2019. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez FILE PHOTO: An employee works at Ark de Mexico,

New York (CNN Business) Pinterest on Thursday announced that it will ban all advertisements related to weight loss from its platform in an effort to prevent content that could encourage unhealthy or disordered eating habits. The bookmarking site said it will

FILE PHOTO: Screens display the company logo for Pinterest Inc. during the company's IPO on the front of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., April 18, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid FILE PHOTO: Screens display the company logo for Pinterest

Pinterest announced it will ban all ads centered around weight loss, including ones that promote or degrade specific body types in a Thursday blog post. The digital image-sharing site stated in the post that it will prohibit ads that include testimonials about

The fence surrounding the United States Capitol will be taken down starting next week, according to a report. A Fox News reporter tweeted, starting July 8, the fence that is “encircling the immediate perimeter of the U.S. Capitol” will start to come down.

The remaining fence surrounding the U.S. Capitol will start to come down on July 8, Fox News is told. Officials installed a two layers of fencing blocking off the Capitol shortly after the Jan. 6 riot. they removed the larger perimeter of fencing in March,

The security fence around the perimeter of the US Capitol complex will be removed starting next week, more than six months after the Jan. 6 riot that led to its construction, Fox News reported Thursday. Two rings of fencing were erected after supporters of

Following a deadly shooting at a northern California light rail yard in May, city council members have unanimously approved a law that requires gun owners to carry liability insurance. The law, the first of its kind in the nation, requires San Jose gun owners

California’s third-most-populous city wants to tax citizens for exercising their Second Amendment rights. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE T he government of San Jose has concocted a brilliant plan to fight crime: It intends to target the people who don’t commit it.

The city of San Jose, California, will require gun owners to pay a yearly fee and purchase liability insurance. A new law would make San Jose the first city in the nation to require owners of firearms to have insurance and pay fees to relieve taxpayers of

J.D. Vance, author of “Hillbilly Elegy” is expected to enter the Ohio Republican primary for the state’s open Senate seat, according to multiple reports. Vance, whose book was seen in 2016 as helping explain Donald Trump’s appeal to struggling white, working-class

(CNN) The Republican primary for Ohio's open Senate seat i s about to get even more crowded with the expected entry Thursday of best-selling author J.D. Vance -- setting up a messy fight for the GOP nomination in a state that voted for Donald Trump twice. Vance

J.D. Vance, the venture capitalist and the author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," is expected on Thursday evening to announce his candidacy in the 2022 race to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio. Vance’s political team has advised reporters

The Biden administration failed to export 80 million COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June, as promised, but officials on Thursday said doses have been assigned to nations and will arrive once recipients clear bureaucratic hurdles. President Biden’s coronavirus

CNN — The Biden administration will share tens of millions of US Covid-19 vaccines this summer to countries around the globe, in addition to the 80 million it has already allocated, White House Covid-19 response director Jeff Zients said Thursday. “Just as

COVID-19 Surge Response Teams Are Being Sent Around The U.S. To Snuff Out Hotspots Alarmed by a 10% uptick in cases nationwide, the federal government is mobilizing COVID-19 surge response teams to help snuff out hotspots around the United States. Health COVID-19

(CNN Business) For years, the US antitrust enforcers at the Federal Trade Commission have pledged only to go after companies that have harmed consumers. Now, under its new chair Lina Khan, the FTC is expanding its approach in a move that could make it easier

Amazon filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking its chair to be recused from antitrust investigations into the company, citing her earlier criticism of the e-commerce giant, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. FTC Chair Lisa

New FTC Chair Lina Khan Wants To Redefine Monopoly Power For The Age Of Big Tech Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Not even a month into her role leading one of the country's most powerful

Trees burn along a street during a wildfire in Lytton, British Columbia, Canada June 30, 2021 in this still image obtained from a social media video on July 1, 2021. 2 RIVERS REMIX SOCIETY/via REUTERS Trees burn along a street during a wildfire in Lytton,

(CNN) A day after a village in British Columbia saw Canada's highest recorded temperature, the residents of Lytton have been ordered to evacuate due to a wildfire. Mayor Jan Polderman issued the evacuation order late Wednesday, according to a news release

The Deadly Heat Wave Is Triggering Dozens Of Wildfires In Western Canada Enlarge this image toggle caption The British Columbia Wildfire Service The British Columbia Wildfire Service The entire village of Lytton in Canada's province of British Columbia was

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger gives an update on the state of the election at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Ga., November 6, 2020. (Dustin Chambers/Reuters) In the estimation of Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger, the Supreme Court’s

Arizona Republicans Strip Some Election Power From Democratic Secretary Of State Enlarge this image toggle caption Ross D. Franklin/AP Ross D. Franklin/AP Arizona Republicans have stripped the secretary of state's office — currently held by a Democrat — of

Atlanta-area election counting issues finally have embattled Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger saying "enough is enough," adding he "is tired of it," as he plans to have Fulton County elections to be taken over by the state of Georgia. "I think

Judge Orders Release Of Wisconsin Woman In Slender Man Case Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Sears/AP Michael Sears/AP MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin judge on Thursday ordered the release of a woman who has spent 3 1/2 years in a state mental health

MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin judge on Thursday ordered the release of a woman convicted of stabbing her classmate to please the Slender Man character in 2014. Nineteen-year-old Anissa Weier asked Waukesha County Judge Michael Bohren this year to release her

Weier and her friend Morgan Geyser lured classmate Payton Leutner into a Waukesha park in May 2014 following a sleepover. Geyser stabbed Leutner multiple times as Weier encouraged Geyser to inflict the injuries. All three girls were 12 years old at the tim

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a hyperextension to his left knee during the team’s 110-88 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. After undergoing an MRI, the two-time NBA MVP is officially doubtful for

The Milwaukee Bucks overhauled their roster during the offseason to put more star power around two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Their championship hopes now may depend on how well those other guys can perform without him. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE

Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night. The Milwaukee Bucks had said Wednesday the two-time MVP was doubtful after an MRI revealed he hyperextended his left knee during Game 4 against Atlanta. A revised injury

ANKARA/ISTANBUL, July 1 – Thousands of people took to the streets of Turkey’s largest cities on Thursday to protest against the country’s withdrawal from an international treaty to combat violence against women, a move that has drawn strong criticism from Western

Ankara, Turkey Turkey officially withdrew on Thursday from an international treaty to prevent violence against women, enacting a decision that drew condemnation from many Turks and Western allies when President Tayyip Erdogan announced it in March. Thousands

ISTANBUL -- Turkey formally withdrew Thursday from a landmark international treaty protecting women from violence, though President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insisted it won’t be a step backwards for women. Erdogan ended the country’s participation in the Council

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi knows a thing or two about the five D’s of dodgeball and employed them all at once during her weekly press conference on Thursday. The question Pelosi was asked revolved around Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s antisemitic comments of

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Thursday avoided condemning Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MI) reaffirmed position on equating the United States and Israel to terror groups Hamas and the Taliban. When a reporter asked Pelosi during her weekly press conference about

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif., refused to answer a question about "Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar’s , D-Minn., most recent inflammatory statements about Israel and her Jewish Democratic colleagues. During her weekly press conference Thursday, a reporter

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 in a heated Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final to take a 2-0 series lead and inch closer to becoming back-to-back championships. It wasn’t pretty but the Lightning pulled out a win despite Montreal playing

Montreal Canadiens hockey fans react as they watch the second away game of the Stanley Cup Finals, against Tampa Bay Lightning, at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada June 30, 2021. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi Montreal Canadiens hockey fans react as they

Luke Richardson saw a lot of positives, yet his run as acting coach of the Montreal Canadiens likely ended with the Habs down 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Final after a tough 3-1 loss to the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. We’re getting better," said Richardson

California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner outlined on Newsmax her plans to make California "competitive" with other states. Appearing Wednesday on "Greg Kelly Reports," Jenner said: "It's so important that we get competitive with other states. Eighteen

While a handful of California officials deliberate on how to best divvy up a historic $75 billion budget overflow, gas-powered vehicle owners will be paying more to fill up their tanks. The state’s motor fuel excise tax is set to increase Thursday, up six-tenths

California, where the cost of a gallon of gasoline is more than $1 above the national average, increased its gas tax on Thursday. The increase is small - six-tenths of a cent - but brings the already highest-in-the-nation gas tax to 51.1 cents. The average

Police officers raise Chinese and Hong Kong flags during a flag-raising ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, on the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, in Hong Kong, China July

Tong Ying-kit was arrested a year ago, accused of driving a motorcycle into a group of policemen, a flag trailing behind him that read: “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times.” His trial, which began last week, marks a milestone for Hong Kong: Tong is

July 1 should be a day of mourning for all freedom-loving people: It’s the 24th anniversary of Britain’s handover of Hong Kong to China, the first anniversary of Beijing’s imposition of a draconian national-security law on the territory and the centenary of

A clever dog in South Carolina rang her own doorbell after being spooked by fireworks and running away from home for several hours on Sunday. Rajah lives with her owners, Mary Lynn Whitacre and Ryan Washick, in Simpsonville and was in her backyard at about

A South Carolina couple received a very good delivery in the middle of the night. Mary Lynn Whitacre and Ryan Washick’s rescue dog Rajah fled from their Simpsonville yard Sunday due to the boom of some July 4 fireworks. Early Monday morning, the Labrador-Catahoula

A Nissan Qashqai is seen ahead of a news conference, on the production line of Nissan's Sunderland plant in Sunderland, Britain, July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Phil Noble A Nissan Qashqai is seen ahead of a news conference, on the production line of Nissan's Sunderland

LONDON (AP) – Japanese carmaker Nissan and two partners on Thursday announced plans to invest 1 billion ($1.4 billion) pounds to produce a new model of an all-electric vehicle and batteries in northeast England, a major victory for the U.K. government´s efforts

FILE PHOTO: Vendors wearing protective masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) wait for customers at a traditional market in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan FILE PHOTO: Vendors wearing protective masks

Local disaster mitigation agency personnel in personal protective equipment (PPE) carry the coffin of a person who passed away due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) during a funeral in Tegal, Central Java province, Indonesia, June 30, 2021, in this photo

Exxon Lobbyist Caught On Video Talks About Undermining Biden's Climate Push Enlarge this image toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Richard Drew/AP Indiscrete comments made by an ExxonMobil lobbyist to undercover activists may figure prominently in upcoming congressional

Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images A senior ExxonMobil lobbyist was caught on tape bragging about his access to the office of Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). Exxon Mobil says it has regular access to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and his staff, according

FILE PHOTO: Finance Minister Olaf Scholz speaks after German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered a government declaration on the upcoming European Council meeting at the lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, June 24, 2021. REUTERS/Michele

FILE PHOTO: Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe is welcomed by German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz (not pictured) at the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Economics and Financial Affairs in Berlin, Germany, September 11, 2020. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/Pool

Notes from the Louisiana State Police's investigation into Ronald Greene's death during a violent arrest show top brass blocked the arrest of an officer who was involved. In records obtained by the USA Today Network, LSP Investigator Albert Paxton wrote that

Notes from the Louisiana State Police's investigation into Ronald Greene's death during a violent arrest show top brass blocked the arrest of an officer who was involved. In records obtained by the USA Today Network, LSP Investigator Albert Paxton wrote that

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in an annual nationwide televised phone-in show in Moscow, Russia June 30, 2021. Sputnik/Alexei Nikolskyi/Kremlin via REUTERS

President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that obliges foreign social media giants to open offices in Russia, a document published by the government on Thursday showed, the latest move by Moscow to exert greater control over Big Tech. The Russian authorities

Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams purchased two homes worth a combined $1.4 million following her failed 2018 bid to lead the state, public records reviewed by the Daily Caller News Foundation show. Abrams purchased the homes

Losing a governor's race and working now as a Georgia Democrat operative has been lucrative for Stacey Abrams, who once claimed to be in over $200,000 of IRS tax, student loan, and credit card debt after losing the 2018 gubernatorial race. Abrams' two homes

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and British agencies disclosed on Thursday details of “brute force” methods they say have been used by Russian intelligence to try to break into the cloud services of hundreds of government agencies, energy companies and other organizations. An

American and British intelligence agencies said Thursday that Russian military intelligence conducted at least a year-and-a-half-long “brute force” cyber campaign targeting the cloud and network services of U.S. and global organizations. The cyber campaign

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday vetoed a GOP-backed voter ID bill, telling reporters, ''We believe democracy is important'' and ''we want people to be able to vote.'' The Voting Rights Protection Act (HB 1300) was approved last week by the Republican-led

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) on Wednesday vetoed an election integrity bill that would have implemented a number of election safeguards, such as voter ID, in the Keystone State. Wolf rejected the measure, HB 1300, contending it advances forms of voter suppression. “This

America's largest teachers union is planning to spend around $56,500 to conduct opposition research of groups fighting what is ostensibly critical race theory teaching in schools. "The attacks on anti-racist teachers are increasing, coordinated by well-funded

The Virginia PTA is vowing to revoke the charter of a newly elected chapter at one of the nation’s best public high schools, a move it says was prompted by several factors including unethical campaigning and bullying but that supporters of the new board say

CHICAGO (AP) – A monument to journalist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells-Barnett was unveiled Wednesday in Chicago. Officially called The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument, the commemoration created by sculptor Richard Hunt was dedicated

A Monument To Journalist, Civil Rights Activist Ida B. Wells Is Unveiled In Chicago Enlarge this image toggle caption Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune via AP Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune via AP CHICAGO (AP) — A monument to journalist and civil rights activist

FILE PHOTO: Oil drills are pictured in the Kern River oil field in Bakersfield, California November 9, 2014. REUTERS/Jonathan Alcorn/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Oil drills are pictured in the Kern River oil field in Bakersfield, California November 9, 2014. REUTERS/Jonathan

FILE PHOTO: An oil storage tank and crude oil pipeline equipment is seen during a tour by the Department of Energy at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Freeport, Texas, U.S. June 9, 2016. REUTERS/Richard Carson/File Photo FILE PHOTO: An oil storage tank

PENSACOLA, Fla. – In one of the back corners of the 14-acre Milton Cemetery, a small, cordoned-off square of tiny graves is marked only by a cement stone dubbing it "Babyland." Inside Babyland are 60 infant graves, containing the remains of days-old babies

PENSACOLA, Fla. – In one of the back corners of the 14-acre Milton cemetery, a small, cordoned-off square of tiny graves is marked only by a cement stone dubbing it "Babyland." Inside Babyland are 60 infant graves, containing the remains of days-old babies

A Boy Scout was attacked by a shark while kayaking in California Wednesday. The 15-year-old was bitten near a Catalina Island beach around 7:15 p.m., lifeguards with the Los Angeles County Fire Department said “The patient and their father were kayaking …

A 15-year-old Boy Scout was bitten by a shark Wednesday while kayaking near Catalina Island. The incident was reported around 7:15 a.m., near Parson's Landing, according to lifeguards with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. "The patient and their father

Zion National Park officials clean up after flash floods sweep southern Utah Officials in Zion National Park are cleaning up after a series of flash floods washed over southern Utah.

Cleanup efforts had began Wednesday on the widespread damage at Zion National Park in Utah after flash floods. Photographs from park officials showed roads flooded over with mud and debris, with pieces of road asphalt broken in some places and boulders lying

It’s a good idea to check with the neighbors before planning a Fourth of July party. As the the holiday approaches, people across the country are likely preparing to celebrate in traditional ways. This includes grilling with friends and family and, of course,

It’s a good idea to check with the neighbors before planning a Fourth of July party. As the the holiday approaches, people across the country are likely preparing to celebrate in traditional ways. This includes grilling with friends and family and, of course,

An investigation into the workplace culture of the Washington Football Team resulted in a $10 million fine levied by the NFL on Thursday, in addition to a damning report on the team’s executive leadership. That very pointedly includes team owner Dan Snyder,

The Washington Football Team Has Been Fined $10 Million For Workplace Misconduct Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Alex Brandon/AP The Washington Football Team has been fined $10 million after a investigation found the team's workplace culture

For many Americans still waiting to receive their tax refund, it appears the wait could be far from over. The National Taxpayer Advocate’s federally authorized report to Congress found that the IRS held an unprecedented number of tax returns for manual processing

The IRS answered only 3% of the 85 million calls to its toll-free number for questions about individual tax returns and stimulus checks during the past tax-filing season, the agency’s independent watchdog wrote in an annual report to Congress. With two rounds

An Illinois teacher is suing the Evanston/Skokie Community Consolidated School District 65 in Evanston, Illinois, alleging that the school district has stereotyped white people and divided teachers according to their race — in violation of the U.S. Constitution. A

Yet another lawsuit has been filed against a school district for infusing its educational material with woke theology and elements of critical race theory. A middle school teacher is suing Evanston/Skokie School District 65 for discrimination, alleging that

A pair of robbers in Oakland, California, held up a television news crew at gunpoint just hours after the city’s police chief warned of safety concerns following officials' decision to slash his department’s budget by more than $18 million, police said. The

Just hours after Oakland, California, Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong held a news conference on Monday to slam city officials for cutting the police budget as crimes surge in the municipality, a news crew interviewing the director of the Department of Violence

Washington (CNN) The Covid-19 pandemic increased the number of people at risk for human trafficking as traffickers took advantage of the social and economic crisis created by the global outbreak, the State Department said in a report released Thursday. The

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives to deliver remarks on the release of the 2021 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at the State Department in Washington, U.S., July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/Pool U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives

Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating its golden anniversary by giving away its own kind of golden tickets. The Florida theme park and resort will be giving away free passes to its 50th anniversary celebration. The passes will go to 50 people whose "inspirational

A fan favorite perk is coming back to Disney, though guests will have to plan ahead. When Disney World reopened last year after temporarily shutting down for the pandemic, some fans were disappointed to learn that guests at the resort and hotel would no longer

A California mother was charged with murder Wednesday after her three children were found dead in the family's East Los Angeles home earlier this week, prosecutors said. The mother, Sandra Chico, 28, has been charged with three counts each of murder and assault

A father and three of his children were found dead from gunshot wounds inside of a burning North Carolina home on Wednesday morning, a report said. The family members were discovered by first responders in a residence in Lenoir at about 9:30 a.m. after 911

Jun 30, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) hits a double against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Jun 30, 2021; Washington, District

Trea Turner joined some elite ranks on his 28th birthday. The Washington Nationals shortstop hit for the cycle for the third time in his career in the Nats' 15-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. He became the fifth player in MLB history to complete

For the first time ever, local sheriffs have teamed up with federal ICE officers to sue a president and his Department of Homeland Security. Thursday, at the federal district courthouse in Galveston, Texas, a lawsuit was filed by a group of Texas sheriffs

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration seeking to block the long-distance transfer of illegal immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey. The civil rights

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. In an effort to understand Catholic Church teaching on abortion, the media are consulting with – wait for it – non-Catholic abortion supporters. “‘Religious

A Washington, D.C., church frequented by President Biden says it won't get involved in what it describes as "a political issue" over Communion. The Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the city's Georgetown neighborhood, which Biden has attended several times since

New York (CNN Business) Robinhood, a day after incurring a record-breaking fine from Wall Street's industry regulator, filed paperwork for its hotly anticipated initial public offering. The company plans to list its shares on the Nasdaq stock exchange under

New York (CNN Business) Editor's Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business' Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here . TSK TSK A Wall Street regulator ordered Robinhood to pay about $70 million for "systemic supervisory

(CNN) Reggie Bush, the former University of Southern California (USC) star who won the 2005 Heisman Trophy, said Thursday he wants the award, and his college football records, reinstated. An NCAA investigation in the years that followed Bush's college career

Former NFL running back Reggie Bush says the NCAA is refusing to reinstate his college records and return his Heisman Trophy, just one day after approving a policy lifting restrictions on athlete compensation. The former University of Southern California star

GOP Donor Is Funding South Dakota National Guard Troops In Texas South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is sending National Guard troops to Texas at the request of that state's governor. A private donation is funding the deployment. It's not clear that that's legal. National

A bipartisan group of Congressmen are asking the House and Senate leadership to pass an emergency spending bill to reimburse the National Guard for deploying troops to Washington D.C., in the wake of the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot. According to The Hill,

Graves Found At New Site, Canadian Indigenous Group Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP CRANBROOK, British Columbia — A Canadian Indigenous group said Wednesday a search

(CNN) A search has revealed 182 human remains in unmarked graves at the site of another residential school in British Columbia. The Lower Kootenay Band, a member band of the Ktunaxa Nation, has announced that remains were found at the site of the former St.

FILE PHOTO: A participant stands near a logo of IMF at the International Monetary Fund - World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018. REUTERS/Johannes P. Christo/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A participant stands near a logo of

FILE PHOTO: International Monetary Fund logo is seen outside the headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank spring meeting in Washington, U.S., April 20, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo FILE PHOTO: International Monetary Fund logo is seen outside

A rabbi was reportedly stabbed multiple times Thursday outside a Boston synagogue but is expected to recover. The incident occurred just before 1:20 p.m. on Chestnut Hill Avenue in the city's Brighton neighborhood, the Boston Police Department told Fox news. The

An Orthodox rabbi was stabbed multiple times in broad daylight outside of a Boston-area synagogue on Thursday, according to reports. Chabbad.org reports: Shlomo Noginski was repeatedly stabbed today outside of the Shaloh House Jewish Day School in Brighton,

A Florida fire chief on Thursday said emergency workers heard the voice of a woman trapped in the rubble in the hours after last week’s horrific condo collapse – but they were unable to reach her. Miami-Dade County Chief Alan Cominsky said during a press conference

A Florida fire chief on Thursday said that emergency workers heard the voice of a woman trapped in the rubble in the hours after last week’s horrific condo collapse – but they were unable to reach her. Miami-Dade County Chief Alan Cominsky said during a press

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, on Thursday hit out at the Biden administration for not providing a reason for refusing to allow Mount Rushmore to set off fireworks for its Independence Day celebration. "There was no reason to deny us this permit

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said that the Biden administration may have violated federal law after providing no explanation for the refusal to issue permits for the planned Mount Rushmore Independence Day fireworks celebration. During a Thursday interview

The top executive at Fox News banned one of her star reporters from asking questions about the NFL’s National Anthem controversy out of fear it would blow a multi-billion dollar deal to air football games that was being negotiated, a bombshell lawsuit charges. The

(CNN Business) Former Fox News host Ed Henry, who was fired in 2020 over a sexual misconduct allegation, filed a defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against the right-wing news network and chief executive Suzanne Scott. The lawsuit accused Scott of having "publicly